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EPISODE · May 14, 2026

Episode 21: From Welding School to Business Owner in 5 Years | Peyton Sweet’s Story (Audio)

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Peyton Sweet went from learning welding at Tulsa Welding School to building Sweets Fabrication into a growing business and online brand in just five years. In this episode of Skilled Nation, Peyton breaks down the real side of welding, fabrication, entrepreneurship, pricing jobs, social media growth, mental health, and what it takes to survive in the skilled trades. From learning fabrication in the field to building a welding business during economic uncertainty, Peyton shares honest insight into the pressure, freedom, failures, and opportunities that come with skilled trades careers. He also explains how welding, problem solving, and content creation helped him grow a following of hundreds of thousands across social platforms. This episode is for anyone interested in welding careers, fabrication, skilled trades training, entrepreneurship, or starting a business without a four year degree. Featuring Peyton Sweet of Sweets Fabrication. #Welding #Fabrication #SkilledTrades #Entrepreneurship #TulsaWeldingSchool #WeldingBusiness #TradesCareers #SkilledNation

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